According to a spokesperson for Rio Rancho Public Schools, the unnamed teacher self-reported the incident to officials after recognizing his "stupid mistake," and has been disciplined "appropriately."

He was also made to apologize to Christopher and his family.

But Rougier believes the damage has already been done, and will only get worse so long as the teacher remains at Cleveland High.

"If it's not for parents like me that's part of interracial families to say, it's time to stop this," said Rougier. "It's time to stop." Christopher has since been removed from the offending teacher's classroom at the family's request.